Liz Burch, KOIN News

Liz Burch

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Portland, OR, United States

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McMinnville overdose victims tested drugs for fentanyl: Court Docs

A McMinnville man is facing federal charges after the Department of Justice said he sold fentanyl that killed one person and caused six more to overdose. → Read More

‘I’m stuck’: Vehicles abandoned across Portland area after snowstorm

Everywhere you go in Portland, there are cars abandoned on the side of the road. → Read More

Portland leaders, NAACP hold prayer vigil for Tyre Nichols

On Tuesday, Portland leaders, as well as the NAACP, held a vigil for Tyre Nichols, who died after being brutally beaten by Memphis police officers. → Read More

Starday Tavern RV returned after being stolen Thursday

A local business owner is breathing a sigh of relief tonight after he says his stolen RV was recovered. → Read More

Woodstock business owners turning to security after break-ins and vandalism

Businesses are fed up with crime and vandalism in Woodstock and taking matters into their own hands. → Read More

Armed robbery suspect shot, killed by Salem officers: Police

A witness said a person was shot and killed by Salem police in the area of Commercial Street Southeast Monday morning. → Read More

Portland Accountability Commission shares 2022 policing findings

Portland city leaders heard Wednesday from a citizen’s committee on ways to improve policing. → Read More

‘I couldn’t believe it:’ Victim’s family recounts fatal shooting

After two consecutive record-breaking years of homicides in Portland, police say they are investigating the first homicide of 2023. → Read More

WashCo DA tries ‘special docket’ to clear court backlog

The public defender shortage in Multnomah County has been well documented in recent months. But the “same dynamics play out in Washington County,” District Attorney Kevin Barton said Tuesday. → Read More

State geologist warns heavy rain could trigger landslides

Oregon geologist, Bill Burns, said experts are watching for potential landslides after a winter storm brought heavy rain and wind to the Pacific Northwest. → Read More

More flights canceled out of Portland International Airport after winter storm

After a winter storm cancelled hundreds of flights in the Pacific Northwest over Christmas weekend, travelers are still dealing with delays and flight cancellations on Monday. → Read More

Food insecurity on the rise, Senator Wyden shares his thoughts

According to local food banks the fallout from the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and inflation are driving up need. → Read More

Portland’s homicide count nearly double other west coast cities

With 2023 still three weeks away, the number of homicides in Portland this year has matched the record-breaking total of 90 in 2021. → Read More

‘Guys, it’s just a car,’ Gresham man tells armed carjackers

A Gresham man was carjacked at gunpoint in his own driveway Saturday night, one of two incidents within minutes that police continue to look into. → Read More

Lack of Oregon public defenders tied to retention, pay

A day after Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt said the lack of public defenders is a public safety threat, the head of the public defenders told KOIN 6 News the whole justice system is struggling at this time. → Read More

‘It’s really tragic’: Millions of Oregonians in need of food assistance during holidays

The Oregon Food Bank says 1.5 million people are seeking food assistance in Oregon this year, which is double the number who relied on food banks before the pandemic. → Read More

Portland police chief accepts ethics award while discussing city’s ongoing violence

Portland is on pace to match 2021’s record rate of 90 total homicides, — a disturbing trend that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere with just over six weeks left in the year. → Read More

Accusations, denials, rocks fly in Hardesty-Gonzalez race

Accusations and denials continue to fly in the Portland City Council race between incumbent Jo Ann Hardesty and challenger Rene Gonzalez after Gonzalez’ campaign headquarters was vandalized for the second time in a month. → Read More

‘She deserves justice’: family seeks help solving 2020 Portland cold case

As Portland’s homicide rate has risen, the number of unsolved murders has also increased. KOIN 6 News spoke to a family pleading with the community to come forward with information that could help solve a 2020 homicide. → Read More

Adidas drops Ye as Pacific Northwest sees spike in hate crimes

On Tuesday, Adidas announced they are ending their partnership with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, after he made antisemitic comments online, the company said. → Read More